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April 2, 2014

Third Annual Get in the Game Luncheon ›

The 3rd Annual Playworks Get in the Game Luncheon and Game Changer Awards was a huge success! A big WOOSH CLAP and thanks go out to the more than 300 individuals…

March 20, 2014

A.L. Holmes featured on WDIV ›

Playworks partner school A.L. Holmes in Detroit is  leveraging its recess as a strategy to improve student engagement, reduce bullying and develop future leaders. Schools with programs like Playworks help children…

December 20, 2013

Monday Night Football in Detroit ›

Despite the freezing temperatures and the threat of more snow, more than 100 guests attended the Playworks Tailgate Party for Monday Night Football with the Detroit Lions facing on reigning Superbowl champions Baltimore Ravens.…

August 29, 2013

Join the Playworks Movathon ›

15 schools and hundreds of youth around the state of Michigan will have an opportunity to join Playworks and the Detroit Lions in an effort to raise awareness about the…

April 29, 2013

2013 Bring a Lunch, Play a Bunch Campaign! ›

The Playworks Detroit 2013 Bring a Lunch, Play a Bunch Campaign is a healthy living campaign designed to highlight the importance of children receiving access to safe, healthy play and…

February 21, 2013

Dynamic Speaker for 2nd Annual Get in the Game Luncheon ›

Faithful, focused, and fearless are just three words that describe David McGhee. As a former program director for Big Brothers Big Sisters, a current professor, and founder of 16th Letter…

January 29, 2013

Play of the Month: Sponsored by The Detroit Lions and Play 60 ›

Recess is a pretty crazy time for the students of Woodward Academy. Everyday, the students run at top speed to home base and wait for me to give them further directions.…

January 29, 2013

Playworks Recess takes over Detroit Lions Halftime Show! ›

Fans at The Detroit Lions home game against the Atlanta Falcons saw two amazing things happen: Calvin Johnson broke the long standing NFL record for single season receiving yards AND Playworks Detroit hosted…

January 9, 2013

2013 Get in the Game Luncheon! ›

The Playworks Detroit 2013 Get in the Game Luncheon and Game Changer Awards is a signature event to recognize individuals, companies and organizations that are making a positive impact on…